Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress

Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120^th Congress:

"I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress.

"This committee has jurisdiction over a range of issues that are critical to American communities. Clean air and clean water matter to every American, no matter where they live.

"This includes tackling toxics-ranging from asbestos to plastics to forever chemicals-that create significant health problems. In addition, we need to strengthen our transportation infrastructure, which is essential to a thriving economy, and continue to address issues that sustain human health and our environment.

"I look forward to working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to advance these efforts."

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